Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Tower Bridge S440-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Weathered Teal (332-4DB), at ΔE 1.81 — near-exact.
Weathered Teal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.81 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing Behr to Dutch Boy are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Weathered Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.81near-exact
- LRV
- 34Behr is 32
- Hex
- #81A5A3#7BA0A0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Weathered Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Discreet Teal 333-4DBΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Life's Whirlwind 428-5DBΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Hipster Green 232-4DBΔE 4.29 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.